Here’s What Happened This Month:

1. Maine 4-H Club Grows Food for Community
   4-H youth in Maine harvested fruits and vegetables that they donated to local food banks.
2. 4-H Projects Help School Become Environmentally Friendly
   Michigan teens get hands-on experience creating alternative energy that fuels school buses.
3. 4-H Takes Times Square
   While a 4-H PSA aired in Times Square, 4-H spent a day in New York City gathering perceptions about 4-H from the public.
4. Arizona 4-H Extension Participates in National 2009 Capitol Christmas Tree Preparation
   Arizona is chosen to donate the 2009 Capitol Christmas Tree and the tree makes at stop at National 4-H Conference Center.
5. 4-H’ers to Carry Olympic Torch for 2010 Winter Games
   Two 4-H’ers, selected by Coca-Cola because of their service to the community, will participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.

Ag Day 2010 Essay Contest: This year’s theme is "American Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing." The national winner will receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. For complete contest details rules and entry form visit 2010 Ag Day Essay Contest. Contest deadline is Feb. 12.

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